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Today in Rolling Stones history: May 24

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For The Rolling Stones May 24 seems less like an ordinary date and more like a recurring reminder that rock history never really sits still. From sweaty club nights in Windsor to massive stadium chaos in San Diego, the band kept reinventing itself without bothering to ask permission first. Songs like Jumpin’ Jack Flash (released on this day in 1968!) didn’t just survive changing musical trends—they practically mocked them. Whether diving into orchestral experiments, blues revivals, or shutting down endless internet rumors about Charlie Watts, the Stones proved that longevity in rock is less about nostalgia and more about refusing to fade quietly into the background.

May 24, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Star And Garter Pub, Windsor, England

May 24, 1964: Coventry Theatre, Coventry, England (2 shows)

May 24, 1968: Release of the Jumpin’ Jack Flash / Child of the Moon 7″ single the UK (Decca F 12782)
Jumpin’ Jack Flash marked the Stones’ return to gritty rock after their ‘psychedelic’ phase. Its lyrics follow a hardened survivor pushing through chaos and hardship, while the unforgettable riff—born during casual studio downtime—became the driving force behind one of the band’s and rock’s most enduring anthems.
Read: The Rolling Stones’ Legendary Hit: ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ (1968)

Regarding Child of the Moon, it stands as the band’s final dive into psychedelia, although a tiny one. Driven by Mick Jagger’s surreal, dreamlike lyrics, the track became a cult favorite and a fascinating hidden gem before the Stones moved toward a grittier rock direction withe the single’s A-side and onwards.
Read: Inside The Rolling Stones’ ‘Child of the Moon’ (1968)

May 24, 1990: Niedersachsenstadion, Hannover, West Germany (Urban Jungle Tour)
Start Me Up/Bitch/Sad Sad Sad/Tumbling Dice/Miss You/Almost Hear You Sigh/Ruby Tuesday/Factory Girl/Rock And A Hard Place/Mixed Emotions/ Honky Tonk Women/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/I Just Wanna Make Love To You/Before They Make Me Run/Happy/Paint It Black/ 2000 Light Years From Home/Sympathy For The Devil/Street Fighting Man/Gimme Shelter/ Band introduction/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Brown Sugar/ Satisfaction/Jumpin’ Jack Flash

May 24, 1991: Release of the Ruby Tuesday / Play with Fire (live) 7″ single (Rolling Stones Records 656892 7)
Also released on that day; Ruby Tuesday/ Play with Fire/ You Can’t Always Get What You Want/ Rock and A Hard Place (live) 12″ single (Rolling Stones Records 656892 6) and Ruby Tuesday/ Play with Fire/ You Can’t Always Get What You Want/ Undercover of the Night (live) EP CD-single single (Rolling Stones Records 656892 2)

May 24, 1994: Release of the London Symphony Orchestra‘s CD Symphonic Music Of The Rolling Stones
Marianne Faithfull evokes shades of Melanie Safka while preserving her distinct style on a grand orchestral version of Ruby Tuesday, Michael Hutchence sings Under My Thumb, and lots more… The 1994 symphonic collection also includes Mick Jagger’s darker, richly arranged interpretation of Angie with the orchestra, creating an elegant, nostalgic reunion atmosphere.
Read: When The Rolling Stones Went Symphonic in 1994 Album

May 24, 2004: Release of the Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings’ DVD Let The Good Times Roll
This follows Bill Wyman and his Rhythm Kings through their 2004 European tour, blending backstage moments, studio sessions, and energetic live performances. Celebrating timeless roots music from legends like Nina Simone, Ray Charles and Chuck Berry, among many more, the band delivers classic songs and originals with one clear mission: pure musical joy and entertainment, plus On The Road bonus 30 minute film)

Rockin’ The Roots (live in Salford Quays Jan. 25 2004): 1. I Got A Woman/ 2. Jitterbug Boogie/ 3. Jump Jive And Wail/ 4. Baby Workout/ 5. Kiddio/ 6. Down In The Bottom/ 7. Comin’ Home,Baby/ 8. Flatfoot Sam/ 9. Real Wild Child/ 10. Lights Out/ 11. Tear It Up
Let The Good Times Roll (live in Bournemouth Jan. 22 2004): 12. You Never Can Tell/ 13. Mule Skinner Blues/ 14. Days Like This/ 15. Jump Back/ 16. I’ll Be Satisfied/ 17. Race With The Devil/ 18. Hit The Road Jack/ 19. Pink Champagne/ 20. I Put A Spell On You/ 21. Tell You A Secret/ 22. Chicken Shack Boogie

May 24, 2010: Amid a wave of online speculation spreading through Australian media and internet forums, the Stones release an official statement firmly denying rumours that drummer Charlie Watts was planning to leave the band. The reports quickly sparked concern among fans worldwide, but the group dismissed the claims as false, reaffirming Watts’ place within the Stones and putting an end to the growing speculation surrounding the band’s future.

May 24, 2015: Petco Park, San Diego, CA, USA (first show of the Zip Code tour)
Jumpin’ Jack Flash/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/All Down The Line/Tumbling Dice/Doom And Gloom/Bitch/Moonlight Mile/Can’t You Hear Me Knocking/Street Fighting Man/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/Slipping Away/Before They Make Me Run/Midnight Rambler/Miss You/Gimme Shelter/Start Me Up/Sympathy For The Devil/Brown Sugar/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Satisfaction
*With special guests Gary Clark Jr. on Bitch and the Bob Cole Conservatory Choir on You Can’t Always Get What You Want

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